Description
University of Calgary Continuing Education (ContEd) is currently recruiting instructors (contract/term positions) for Certificate in Career Development and Academic Advising courses in the 2026-2027 academic year.
In support of the University of Calgary's core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.
Each year, ContEd serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors¿all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university.
The success of University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs.
Position Description
These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).
Course Details
Please click on links below for more information on the course descriptions, learning outcomes, course hours and schedules.
ADL 220 Student Advising Foundations
Fall term: September 15 to November 9, 2026
Also, Spring 2027 (scheduling in progress)
Online Asynchronous delivery
ADL 221 Ethics for Career Development Professionals
Fall term: November 24 to December 14, 2026
Also, Winter/Spring/Summer 2027 (scheduling in progress)
Online Asynchronous delivery
ADL 210 Career Development Foundations
Anticipated term: Winter, Spring, or Summer 2027 (scheduling in progress)
Online Asynchronous or Online Hybrid delivery
Course delivery modality: Online Asynchronous and/or Online Hybrid (asynchronous with some live sessions)
Scope of Responsibilities (high level)
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Develop or adapt course content based on approved course outlines and learning outcomes.
- Create effective lesson plans that incorporate real-world examples, applied learning activities, assessments, presentations, and evaluations.
- Use Desire2Learn (D2L) for course delivery, posting course materials, and communicating with students.
- Use Zoom to facilitate synchronous live sessions with interactive activities, where applicable.
Qualifications
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A Master¿s degree in Education, Counselling, Career Development, Social Work, HR, Student Affairs, or a related field is required.
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A professional certification in career development, career counselling, or academic advising (e.g. CCDP designation) is preferred.
- Previous experience teaching adult learners in online environments is essential; post-secondary teaching experience is preferred.
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Experience in instructional design is an asset.
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Proficiency in utilizing e-learning tools and platforms (LMS, video conferencing tools, etc.) such as Desire2Learn, Zoom, Teams, and similar is required.
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in career development, academic advising, or a closely related field is essential.
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Demonstrated knowledge of career development theories and practices, student advising principles, ethical and professional standards, and current trends in career development, academic advising, job search strategies, and assessment practices is preferred.
In your application, please indicate which Certificate in Career Development and Academic Advising course(s) you are interested in teaching and how your expertise aligns with the course content.
Application deadline: August 3, 2026.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
